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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Aortic Valve Prosthesis
Amr E Abbas, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVICo-Director, Echocardiography,
Director, Interventional Cardiology Research,Beaumont Health System
Associate Professor of Medicine, OUWB School of Medicine
ASCeXAM/ReASCE 2016Philadelphia, PA
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Pre Questions (1)
• Regarding Aortic Prosthetic Valves
– A. A routine echocardiogram is required very two years after AVR
– B. An elevated gradient with a decreased EOA is always suggestive of valvular stenosis
– C. Transthoracic echocardiogram alone is always sufficient to diagnose valvular stenosis
– D. It is more challenging to quantify para-valvular versus valvular aortic regurgitation.
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Pre Questions (2)
• Patients with Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch
– A. Have abnormal prosthetic valve function
– B. Progressively worsen with time
– C. Have a small valve compared to the demands of their body and cardiac output
– D. Have a benign condition
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JASE September 2009
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Topics of Discussion
• Types and Flow Profiles of Prosthetic Valves
• Echocardiographic Evaluation: Key Points
• Challenges for Evaluation
• Prosthetic Valves Evaluation
– Elevated gradients
– Regurgitation
– Endocarditis
– Thrombosis versus pannus
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Pibarot P , Dumesnil J G Circulation 2009;119:1034-1048Copyright © American Heart Association
Types & Flow Profiles of Prosthetic ValvesMechanical Vs. Bioprosthetic Vs. Autografts
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Types & Flow Profiles of Prosthetic ValvesMechanical Vs. Bioprosthetic Flow
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AVmax3.6 m/s
MIG = 53 mmHg
PMean=30 mmHg
Localized Pressure Loss and High Gradient in Central Orifice of Bileaflet Mechanical
Valve (?Pressure Recovery)
• Fluoroscopy
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ECHO EVALUATIONGuidelines
• CLASS I
– Initial TTE after AVR (2-4 weeks or sooner if concern for follow up and transfer)
– Repeat TTE for AVR if there is a change in clinical symptoms or signs suggesting dysfunction
– TEE for AVR if there is a change in clinical symptoms or signs suggesting dysfunction
• CLASS II
– Annual TTE in bioprosthetic valves after the first 10 years (5 years in prosthetic statement 2008) but not mechanical valves Nishimura et al 2014
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ECHO EVALUATION:Key Points
• Clinical picture
• Baseline study
• Type and size of valve
• LV chamber
• BP/HR
• Height/weight/BSA
• Exercise echo may be helpful
• Cinefluoroscopy, CT, MRI
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ECHO EVALUATION:Key Points
• Opening and Closing of leaflets or occluders
• Abnormal densities (calcium/mass/vegetation)
• Stability versus rocking motion
• May use Modified versus Simplified Bernoulli
– 4V22 -4V1
2 Vs. 4V22
• Attention to flow states & adequate Doppler signals
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Echo Evaluation:Key Points
• Adequate Doppler Signals
– LVOT obtained away from flow acceleration (0.5 to 1 cm below sewing ring)
–Multiple planes
–Off axis view in parasternal view to obtain LVOT diameter
– Eccentric aortic regurgitant jets may require different angles to Doppler
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Evaluation of Prosthetic Valves:Challenges
• Large range in what is considered normal
• Mean Gradients produced depend on size and type of valve.
• For any particular patient… it is difficult to differentiate normal from abnormal, hence the need for comparison to older studies
• Shadowing may interfere with assessment of location and amount of regurgitation
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Bioprosthetic Valve Abnormalities
• Elevated Gradients
• Regurgitation
• Endocarditis
• Thrombosis
• Pannus
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3D Echocardiography
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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Elevated Prosthetic Valve Gradients
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Echocardiographic Approach
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Parameters Utilized
• Peak prosthetic aortic velocity
Normal < 3 m/sec Abnormal > 3 m/sec
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Parameters Utilized
• Doppler Velocity Index
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Doppler Velocity Index
1.1/2.8 = 0.39Normal > 0.3
1/5.5 = 0.18Abnormal < 0.25
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Parameters Utilized
• Jet Contour
Triangular Rounded
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Parameters Utilized
• Acceleration Time
90 msecNormal < 100 msec
150 msecAbnormal > 100 msec
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Parameters Utilized
• Acceleration time/ ejection time
• AT/ET > 0.4: Prosthetic valve obstruction
0.290
0.300
No Obstruction:0.31 Obstruction: 0.5
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Parameters Utilized
• Effective Orifice Area and iEOA
A2 (EOA)= A1 x V1
V2
iEOA = AVA/BSA
Normal > 1.2 cm2
Abnormal < 0.8 cm2
Abnormal < 0.6 cm2/m2
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Cause of Elevated Gradients Across Aortic Prosthesis
• Errors in Measurement
– Improper LVOT Velocity
• Taken too far from flow acceleration
– Improper AV Velocity (Gradient) Assessment
• Increased Flow
• Pressure Recovery
• Prosthesis patient mismatch
• Prosthesis stenosis
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NORMAL PROSTHESIS FUNCTION
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PROSTHETIC STENOSIS
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Doppler Parameters of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Function
Normal Suggests Stenosis
Peak Velocity < 3 m/s > 4 m/s
Mean Gradient < 20 mmhg > 35 mmhg
Doppler Velocity Index >= 0.3 < 0.25
Effective Orifice area > 1.2 cm2 < 0.8 cm2
Contour of Jet TriangularEarly Peaking
RoundedSymmetrical contour
Acceleration Time < 80 ms > 100 ms
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Mechanisms of Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction
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CASE PRESENTATIONS
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• CASE PRESENTATION (1):
• 81 Y/O with progressive DOE
• PMHx: Rheumatic valve disease, CABG + Mechanical AVR 2003 (19 St Jude Regent Valve)
• TTE: Difficult to visualize mechanical AV
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AV VEL=3.2DI=0.58/3.2=0.18
AT=150msecJet Contour: Circular
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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Doppler Parameters of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Function
Normal Suggests Stenosis
Peak Velocity < 3 m/s > 4 m/s
Mean Gradient < 20 mmhg > 35 mmhg
Doppler Velocity Index >= 0.3 < 0.25
Effective Orifice area > 1.2 cm2 < 0.8 cm2
Contour of Jet TriangularEarly Peaking
RoundedSymmetrical contour
Acceleration Time < 80 ms > 100 ms
3.2
24
0.18
150 ms
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What is your diagnosis?
• A) Normal Prosthetic Valve Function
• B) Prosthesis – Patient Mismatch
• C) High Flow State
• D) Prosthetic Valve Stenosis
• E) Errors of Measurement: Improper LVOT Velocity
Prosthetic Valve Stenosis
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Additional Studies Needed?
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TEEHelpful with high
gradients and normal motion by Fluoro
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• CASE PRESENTATION (2):
• 67 Y/O F Hx AVR (Bi-Leaflet Mechanical Valve 1998)
• On Coumadin, difficulty maintaining therapeutic INR
• Progressive DOE 6 mos
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AV VEL = 3.6DVI = 1.19 / 3.60
DVI = 0.33
Acceleration Time 0.11 sec
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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Original LVOT Velocity Taken Too Close to the AV Prosthesis (region of sub-
valvular acceleration)
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Original LVOT Velocity Taken Too Close to the AV
Prosthesis
DVI = LVO / AV JetDVI = 0.82 / 3.60
DVI = 0.22
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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Surgical FindingsWell seated valve with a large amount of tissue ingrowth
beneath the valve resulting in a frozen leaflet
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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What is your diagnosis?
• A) Patient – Prosthesis Mismatch
• B) Normal Prosthetic Valve Function
• C) High Flow State
• D) Prosthetic Valve Stenosis
• E) Improper LVOT Velocity
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What is your diagnosis?
• A) Patient – Prosthesis Mismatch
• B) Normal Prosthetic Valve Function
• C) High Flow State
• D) Prosthetic Valve Stenosis
• E) Improper LVOT Velocity (Prosthetic valve stenosis)
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• CASE PRESENTATION (3):
• 66 Y/O F Hx AVR (St Jude Valve Conduit 2002 for AR)
• Progressive DOE
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• DVI= 0.85/3.4 = 0.25
• AVA VELOCITY = 3.4 m/s
LVOT VELOCITY = 0.85 AVA VELOCITY = 3.4
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AT= 0.09 sec
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Doppler Parameters of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Function
Normal Suggests Stenosis
Peak Velocity < 3 m/s > 4 m/s
Mean Gradient < 20 mmhg > 35 mmhg
Doppler Velocity Index >= 0.3 < 0.25
Effective Orifice area > 1.2 cm2 < 0.8 cm2
Contour of Jet TriangularEarly Peaking
RoundedSymmetrical contour
Acceleration Time < 80 ms > 100 ms
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Doppler Parameters of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Function
Normal Suggests Stenosis
Peak Velocity < 3 m/s > 4 m/s
Mean Gradient < 20 mmhg > 35 mmhg
Doppler Velocity Index >= 0.3 < 0.25
Effective Orifice area > 1.2 cm2 < 0.8 cm2
Contour of Jet TriangularEarly Peaking
RoundedSymmetrical contour
Acceleration Time < 80 ms > 100 ms
3.4
30
0.25
90 ms
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
EOA Index
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
Indexed EOA = 0.78PPM occurs when:
iEOA < 0.85Severe if iEOA < 0.65
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An approach to prosthetic AV stenosis
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What is your diagnosis?
• A) Prosthesis – Patient Mismatch
• B) Normal Prosthetic Valve Function
• C) High Flow State
• D) Prosthetic Valve Stenosis
• E) Improper LVOT Velocity (Prosthetic valve stenosis)
Prosthesis – Patient Mismatch
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Patient Prosthesis Mismatch
• AVA velocity:4.6
• DVI: 1.14/4.6 = 0.25, AVA= 0.4 cm2
• Acceleration Time: 60 msec B
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Patient Prosthesis Mismatch
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Patient Prosthesis Mismatch
• ∆P = Q2/(K x EOA2)
• Q = Flow, K = Constant
• For gradients to remain low, EOA has to accommodate and be proportionate to flow
• At rest, Q is determined by BSA
• In patients with large BSA and increased flow, a “too small of a valve” with a small EOA will produce a high gradient
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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Prosthetic Valve Regurgitation
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Types of Regurgitation
• Regurgitation may be
–Physiological
–Pathological
• Physiological regurgitation
–Closing volume (blood displacement by occluder motion)
–At the hinges of occluder
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Types of Regurgitation
• Pathological
– Central
• Mostly with bioprosthetic
• Technical or infection related
– Paravalvular
• Either type, usually the site with mechanical
• Mild is common after surgery (5-20%) and likely insignificant in the absence of infection
• Usually after calcium debridement, redo, older patients
• Hemolytic anemia
• TAVR
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Central Aortic Regurgitation
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Central Aortic Regurgitation
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Central Aortic Regurgitation
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Paravalvular Aortic Regurgitation
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Paravalvular Aortic Regurgitation
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Assessment of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Regurgitation: TTE
• Challenging due to
– Shadowing
– Eccentric Jet
– Difficult to quantify paravalvular leak
• Width of vena contracta may be difficult to measure
• Off axis views may be required
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Assessment of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Regurgitation
• Jet diameter/LVO diameter <25% in PS views
• Pressure Half Time < 200 ms
• Holodiastolic flow reversal in Descending aorta
• Neck in the short axis view
– < 10% of sewing ring is mild
– 10-20% moderate
– > 20% severe
– > 40% rocking motion
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Assessment of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Assessment of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Regurgitation
75 mL
75 mL
NORMAL
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Assessment of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Regurgitation
120 mL
70 mL
AORTIC REGURGITATION
R Volume = 120-70 = 50 mL
R Fraction = 50/120 = 42%
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Assessment of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Regurgitation: TEE
• Identifies:
– Location,
– Mechanism,
– AR width to LVOT width,
– Posterior jets may be identified
• LVOT obscured by accompanied MV prosthesis
• 3D: value? Especially for transcatheter repair
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3D in Paravalvular Leak Repair
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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
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Endocarditis
• Incidence < 1% and has declined with perioperative antibiotics
• Form in valve ring and extend to and spread to stent, occluder, or leaflet
• Irregular and independently mobile
• Can not adequately differentiate between vegetations, thrombus, pledgets, sutures, etc
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Endocarditis
• TEE has better sensitivity and specificity for
– Vegetations
– Abscess in the posterior but not anterior location
• Combined TEE and TTE have a NPV of 95%
• If clinical suspicion high and studies negative, repeat studies in 7-10 days
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Parasternal Long
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Color
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TEE Short
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TEE Long
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Doppler
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Pathology
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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis/Pannus
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Thrombus versus Pannus
Thrombus
• Larger
• Soft density similar to myocardium
• More likely to encounter abnormal valve motion
• Short duration of symptom
• Poor anticoagulation
• Size < 0.85 cm2 less likely to embolize
• More with mechanical
Pannus
• Small
• Dense, 30% may not be visualized
• Longer duration
• More common in aortic
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Pannus
TEE
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Pre Questions (1)
• Regarding Aortic Prosthetic Valves
– A. A routine echocardiogram is required very two years after AVR
– B. An elevated gradient with a decreased EOA is always suggestive of valvular stenosis
– C. Transthoracic echocardiogram alone is always sufficient to diagnose valvular stenosis
– D. It is more challenging to quantify para-valvular versus valvular aortic regurgitation.
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Answer (1)
• D. It is more challenging to quantify para-valvular versus valvular aortic regurgitation.
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Pre Questions (2)
• Patients with Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch
– A. Have abnormal prosthetic valve function
– B. Progressively worsen with time
– C. Have a small valve compared to the demands of their body and cardiac output
– D. Have a benign condition
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Answer (2)
C. Have a small valve compared to the demands of their body and cardiac output
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Conclusions
• Elevated gradients across prosthetic aortic valves may be due to other factors besides stenosis
• Regurgitation may be physiological or pathological and may be valvular or paravalvular
• Endocarditis, pannus, and thrombosis may be difficult to distinguish based solely on echocardiographic findings
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